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Howard, Elijah P – Age 44, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Elijah P Howard – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38934539   NAID File Unit: 38934537     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19448603

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 30, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: lynn

Residence

State born: Maryland

County born: Baltimore

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 44

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 38934539

NAID File Unit: 38934537

Microform: M1817

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